Durpai Gram Panchayat
Durpai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. It falls under the Lower Siang Zila Parishad. Durpai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: C - Chojo, Durpai, and Sogum. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Durpai Gram Panchayat
Durpai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | C - Chojo |
| 2 | Durpai |
| 3 | Sogum |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Durpai Gram Panchayat
Durpai Gram Panchayat is part of Arunachal Pradesh's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Durpai Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: District Panchayat (DP)
Lower Siang Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durpai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Durpai Gram Panchayat
Where is Durpai Gram Panchayat located?
Durpai Gram Panchayat is located in the Lower Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
How many villages come under Durpai Gram Panchayat?
3 villages come under Durpai Gram Panchayat: C - Chojo, Durpai, and Sogum.
Does Durpai Gram Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Durpai Gram Panchayat comes directly under Lower Siang Zila Parishad.
Which District Panchayat does Durpai Gram Panchayat come under?
Lower Siang Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durpai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Arunachal Pradesh have?
Arunachal Pradesh follows a two-tier structure. Durpai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level and Lower Siang Zila Parishad at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Durpai Gram Panchayat?
Durpai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Durpai Gram Panchayat do?
Durpai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.